Chipping in: Opportunities for Growth in the Specialty Chemicals Industry
(Room Blue Theater)
03 Feb 16
3:30 PM
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4:00 PM
In an environment of intense competition, increased government regulations, and industry structural changes, specialty chemicals manufacturers must continue to innovate in order to stay relevant. Innovation is a “must” whether you are serving the exacting demands of the automotive industry or the fickle needs of the consumer market. This session will provide an overview of the largest end-use markets and regions for specialty chemicals and outline the key trends driving growth. Then it will take a deeper exploration into semiconductor manufacturing, where innovation in chemicals enables the industry to adhere to Moore’s Law. The presentation will highlight some of the major manufacturing trends and show where chemicals play a critical role. It will discuss the major chemicals used in each of the major manufacturing steps, provide current and projected market size, and discuss the key chemical suppliers. Finally, it will outline several critical requirements of how to become a successful chemical supplier to this industry.